Bids, mergers and takeovers


everplay expects to beat consensus after ‘robust’ first half trading

everplay PLC on Wednesday predicted full-year results ahead of consensus, with a strong performance expected to continue in the second half.

The Wakefield, England-based app and...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 12:18


BP agrees deal to sell 300 Dutch petrol stations to Catom

BP PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell its Netherlands mobility & convenience and BP pulse businesses to Breda, Netherlands-based energy company Catom...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 11:52


Energy firm EDF to have 12.5% stake in UK nuclear plant Sizewell C

Paris-based energy firm EDF SA will have a 12.5-stake in new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C, the French government announced Tuesday alongside President Emmanuel...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 14:27


HgCapital Trust backs Hg’s investment in cybersecurity firm A-LIGN

HgCapital Trust PLC on Tuesday said it will invest around £48 million in A-LIGN, a Tampa, Florida-based cybersecurity compliance firm, as part of a wider...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 13:02


IN BRIEF: Cobra Resources calls meeting to approve sale of gold assets

Cobra Resources PLC - developing heavy rare earth element discovery at its Boland project in South Australia - Calls general meeting for July 24 to...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 12:45


UK CMA mulls investigating Greencore’s £1.2 billion buy of Bakkavor

The Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it is considering whether Greencore Group PLC’s planned acquisition of Bakkavor Group PLC may reduce competition in...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 09:39


IN BRIEF: Renold says volumes sag as calls meeting to approve takeover

Renold PLC - Manchester, England-based supplier of industrial chains and related power-transmission products - Calls court and general meetings for July 28 to approve its...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 07:02


Jarvis Securities shares jump as completes sale, proposes cancellation

Jarvis Securities PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its retail execution-only brokerage business for up to £11 million, and proposed the...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 16:23


Pinewood to acquire South Africa business for £2.5 million

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC on Monday said it has agreed to acquire software-as-a-service business Pinewood Dealer Management System for a total of £2.5 million.

The...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:51


Central Asia Metals enters deal for New World takeover, offers loan

Central Asia Metals PLC on Monday entered a revised takeover agreement with New World Resources Ltd, which scrapped a placing proposal and replaced it with...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 10:46


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